Turkey faces rising food inflation and declining consumer purchasing power

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Economic pressures in Turkey are manifesting through rising food inflation and declining consumer purchasing power. In Gaziantep, Hasan Öztürkmen highlighted that the monthly hunger limit for a family of four reached 37,801 TL in September, creating a 9,726 TL gap compared to the net minimum wage of 28,075 TL. He noted that the annual agricultural input price index has risen by 30.28%.

In the agricultural sector, Saadet Party officials in Akhisar have raised concerns regarding olive producers, stating that rising input costs and low purchase prices are squeezing margins. They noted that high olive oil prices are forcing consumers to switch to cheaper alternatives like sunflower oil.

Local market vendors in Artvin also report a significant slowdown in trade. Vendors observe that customers are drastically reducing their shopping volumes, with some purchasing only 2 kilograms of goods instead of the 5 kilograms they previously bought, due to diminished purchasing power.

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Artvin · Gaziantep · Hasan Öztürkmen · Saadet Party · Türk-İş

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The annual agricultural input price index rose by 30.28%. www.artihaber27.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Market vendors report that consumers have reduced purchase quantities, such as buying 2 kilos instead of 5. www.sondakika.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The gap between the hunger limit and the minimum wage reached 9,726 TL. www.artihaber27.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The net minimum wage stood at 28,075 TL. www.artihaber27.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The monthly hunger limit for a family of four reached 37,801 TL in September. www.artihaber27.com